Ethical Culture Needs Ethical Leaders

There are few industries where ethical concerns for both consumer well-being and organizational management culture are as pronounced as they are in health care in general, and health and human services specifically. This was the focus of my session, Creating An Ethical Environment: Best Practices In Building A Culture Of Ethics, at The 2017 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat. At its most fundamental, ethical leadership is about leading while maintaining respect for the ethical beliefs, values, dignity, and rights of others—there are five ethical models for determining appropriate conduct through personal actions and relationships:

Utilitarian—This approach strives . . .